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What is your opinion on the new national security laws in Australia that has been put in place due to fear of terrorist attacks from ISIS extremists. Do you think that these laws are a step back for transparency and democracy?

From the news reports. They say its similar to the US patriot act. The new bill will give the intelligence agency ASIO more power to spy on potential threats without a warrant. To protect them against information being leaked to terrorists, these laws will punish anyone from journalist to insider whistleblowers from releasing any information that is classified.

As you can tell, the intentions are good but leaves plenty of room for an abusive government to spy on anyone. Plus without due process they can get away with it with out anyone knowing. After that, who knows what will become of Australia's political landscape.